Pre- analytical technician

Casual position
Tokoroa Laboratory
Variable hours between 0800-1630 Monday-Friday
Do you have a passion for healthcare and enjoy working in a team environment?

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.


About the Role

Join our friendly and supportive laboratory team, providing specimen collection services (phlebotomy) for the local community.

The successful applicant will mostly be responsible for specimen collection, but may also be required to perform other pre-analytical work such as specimen registration and preparation.

This role is suitable for either an experienced phlebotomist, or someone who is passionate about healthcare and would welcome the opportunity to work towards a qualification in medical laboratory science.


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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our laboratory is an integral part of the wider laboratory services at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato, servicing inpatients, outpatients and community patients. This casual position will supplement the current laboratory team of 13 staff, including 4 Phlebotomists.


About you

Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:

Ideally a registered Pre-Analytical Medical Laboratory Technician or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council.
Applicants without this qualification and the right attributes may also be considered and will be given full training
Phlebotomy experience will be advantageous
Flexibility to work any hours between 0800-1630 Monday to Friday
A people person with the ability to communicate empathetically
Ability to work independently as well as part of the team

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.


How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.


All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 10 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@tewhatuora.govt.nz


We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.